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Small Business Development

Our team provides all small business owners and entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to successfully start, grow, and build a business in Boston.

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Thank you for continuing to share your experience with us throughout COVID-19. As the City continues with its economic recovery, it is important for us to hear from you to learn about your needs.

Please fill out this survey to the best of your ability so we can identify and continue to support the needs of our business community. Your answers will be kept private unless you specifically request follow-up.

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smallbiz@boston.gov
26 Court Street
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
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Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Weekly small business calls

Our weekly small business conference calls on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. feature reopening guidance and resources available to small businesses. Register in advance.

New relief funds

Applications are now open for the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund and the Small Business Relief Fund 2.0. We're providing a much-needed lifeline for Boston’s restaurants and small businesses as they recover from COVID-19.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Small Business Relief Fund 2.0 

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Get your business certified
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Small business workshops

Small business help

Small business help

Age-friendly businesses in Boston

An age- and dementia-friendly business is one in which people of all ages and abilities can comfortably shop for goods...

Childcare Entrepreneur Fund

Family childcare educators are crucial to Boston. They take care of our most precious treasure: our children.

City Hall Restaurant Spotlight

A pilot to support local restaurants

Employee ownership help

We have information to help you build and grow your worker cooperative or employee-owned firm in the City of Boston.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund

We're offering grants to support restaurants and workers.

Small Business Relief Fund 2.0

The City of Boston is committed to helping small businesses during this unprecedented time.

Storefront Improvements

Learn about resources for sign and storefront improvements for your business.

Technical Assistance

Our consultants work with entrepreneurs and small business owners. They provide the tools needed to start, strengthen...

Women Entrepreneurs Boston

Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) provides skill-building opportunities, technical help, and networking. We help women...

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Latest news

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Tools to enhance supplier diversity for the City of Boston announced

Tools to enhance supplier diversity for the City of Boston announced

Economic Development
Relief funds to support restaurants and small businesses

Relief funds to support restaurants and small businesses

Economic Development
Outdoor dining will begin in Boston on April 1

Outdoor dining will begin in Boston on April 1

Licensing Board
Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of Reopening plan extended in Boston

Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of Reopening plan extended in Boston

Mayor's Office

Boston Main Streets

Our comprehensive revitalization approach helps create, build, and sustain healthy commercial districts.

Learn more about Main Streets

COVID-19 economic data

Economic indicators overview
The pandemic has caused rapid and profound disruptions in our economy and way of life.

Surveys and feedback

Surveys and feedback
Small business closures
Small business closures
Property and landlord contact Information
Property and landlord contact Information

Food Truck Resources

Complete our online application, get site information, and learn about updated schedules!

Food truck information

Meet the Team

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